In a surprising turn of events, the wife of Alabama’s newly elected sheriff has been arrested on charges of domestic violence, just days after her husband secured a significant electoral victory. The incident has drawn attention due to its proximity to the election outcome.
Aggie “Kalyn” Hunt, 36, the spouse of Lee County Sheriff-elect Cam Hunt, faces misdemeanor domestic violence charges, a situation that could result in up to a year in prison, according to a report from WSFA. Her arrest comes as her husband prepares to step into his new role after defeating the incumbent sheriff who had previously let him go for entering the race.
Hunt, who is a mother of three, was detained in the county jail around midnight but was released after spending about 24 hours in custody. While specifics regarding the allegations remain undisclosed, officials confirmed the arrest took place.
Opelika Police Chief Jonathan Clifton confirmed to WRBL that Aggie Hunt was indeed arrested on domestic violence charges. “Due to the nature of domestic incidents, further details will not be disclosed to protect the privacy of those involved,” Clifton added.
Cam Hunt, who has openly shared his values as a Christian and a Marine veteran, referred to his wife’s arrest as a “private family matter involving people I love and care about deeply.” His statement suggests a desire to handle the issue away from the public eye as he navigates the early days of his new position.
The sheriff-elect, a proud Christian and Marine veteran, has described his wife’s arrest as a “private family matter involving people I love and care about deeply.”
“Out of respect for everyone involved, I will not be discussing details publicly or engaging in speculation online,” he said.
He confirmed that he’s “fine, the kids are fine, and Kalyn is fine.”
“My focus right now is on my children, my family, and moving forward appropriately. I appreciate the concern, prayers, and support from those who have reached out,” he said.
The arrest came six days after Cam Hunt defeated the nearly 30-year incumbent, Jay Jones, in the Republican primary to be the next Lee County Sheriff by a razor-thin margin of 50.84% to 49.16%.
Hunt was fired by Jones last October over his campaign to unseat him.
“He could have chosen to resign before starting his campaign and his resignation would have been accepted,” Jones said at the time, AL.com reported.
“He chose not to do so. As a result, his employment was terminated,” the defiant sheriff said, explaining why he fired Hunt.
Jones claimed the election bid had a “high probability of creating dissension and a loss of team unity within the organization.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
